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WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China over Peng Shuai case

The safety of Peng Shuai is a matter of concern after she made sexual assault allegations

Peng Shuai disappeared from public view for three weeks after accusing former Vice-Premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault. WTA chief Steve Simon said he had "serious doubts" that Peng was "free, safe and not subject to intimidation". "In good conscience, I don't see how I can ask our athletes to compete there," he said.

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  • Thu 2 Dec 2021 05:06GMT